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Insider Student Magazine (10 cr)

Code: VV00EO35-3005

General information


Enrollment

04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

13.01.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 - 10

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

10 - 40

Teachers

  • Hugh Clack

Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups

  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025
  • VV2025-2026
    Optional studies 2025-2026

Objective

The student learns the process of publishing an informative magazine (Insider) in English both in digital and printed format. The aim of the magazine is to increase communication and cultural understanding, promote teamwork and independent thinking.

Content

How to produce a weekly magazine.
How to write student oriented articles.
How to carry out interviews, report on events, photograph happenings and persons.
How to conduct editorial meetings, and develop the magazine.

Opiskelumateriaali

Created by student.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

No examination, articles need to be published weekly according to deadlines

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Weekly articles to be published online during academic semesters

Further information

The course is from 5-10 credits depending on the amount of hours according to the student's own logbook of activities.

To enroll or for more info, contact insider@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active writing of articles and according to students own logbook.

Qualifications

Good written and spoken English, Finnish language is a bonus. Outgoing personality, team spirit and a keen interest in attending events and writing about them.